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Head of a Woman

JOHN, Augustus

Head of a Woman
Image: © Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 17660

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/9/1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 36.6
Width (cm): 25.3

Techniques

Pencil on paper

Material

Pencil
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Drawing
  • Fine Art
  • John, Augustus
  • Portrait
  • Post 1900
  • Welsh Connection
  • Woman
  • Works On Paper

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